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Which act was introduced in 1878 to control vernacular newspapers in India?

1

Defence of India Act

2

Rowlatt Act

3

Vernacular Press Act

4

Press Freedom Act

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Answer

C. Vernacular Press Act

Solution:

The Vernacular Press Act was introduced in 1878 to provide the government with extensive rights to censor and control vernacular newspapers, reflecting fears of nationalist sentiments. Other acts mentioned had different purposes.

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